Travelers who fly with TUI, EasyJet, Ryanair and other airlines are entitled to around £1,300 under certain circumstances. This is due to a global treaty signed in 1999 and implemented in 2003.
At Montreal Convention, the airline is liable for health, flight delays, cancellations, and loss and/or damage to the bag during flight. This means you have the right to claim compensation for many unforeseen circumstances.
Some of the biggest claims could be where the luggage was lost by the airline. According to the TUI website, “The airline is liable for destruction, loss or damage to luggage up to 1,288 SDR (approximately 1,325 pounds).
“For checked baggage, we are responsible for not breaking, unless the baggage is defective. For unchecked baggage, the carrier is only responsible for the case of failure.”
The maximum baggage delay compensation is also 1,288 SDR, as reported by Liverpool Echo.
It said that any lost or damaged package should be reported to TUI within seven days. EasyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 are also managed at the convention. This means that passengers may be able to charge up to around £1,325.
The EasyJet website states: “If you lose or damage your hold luggage or report this at the arrival airport, you may be liable for any loss or damage. Our liability is limited to the financial restrictions set out in the Montreal Convention, or 1288 “Special Drawing Rights.”
“This limit can only be increased to £2,500 if you make a special declaration when checking your package and paying the £37 fee.”
Ryanair must report damaged bags at the arrival airport, a claim must be filed with Ryanair within 7 days, a loss of luggage must be reported at the arrival airport, and the claim must be filed within 21 days.
Jet2's official website provides clear instructions to passengers facing luggage problems. “If there is a loss, damage, or delay in your luggage, you must immediately tell your team. Complete your Real Estate Irregularity Report (PIR) before leaving the airport.
“You will also need to keep a copy of the completed PIR.”
